CONTACT
P: 215-567-8300
E: cshepherd@
feldmanshepherd.com
Philadelphia, PA
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Birth & Neonatal Injury
Medical Malpractice
BAR ADMISSIONS
Pennsylvania
Pro hac vice admissions in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Michigan
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
AWARDS & HONORS
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Pennsylvania
American Society of Legal Advocates, 2014
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Legal Intelligencer, 2013
Woman of the Year
The Legal Intelligencer, 2012
Fellow
Litigation Counsel of America, 2010
Woman of the Year
Women’s Resource Center, 2009
Fellow
American College of Trial Lawyers, 2006
Justice Michael Musmanno Award
Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, 2000
Milton D. Rosenberg Award
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, 1990
Civil Litigation Section Special Award
Pennsylvania Bar Association, 1996
Top 100 Trial Lawyers – Civil Plaintiff Category
National Trial Lawyers
Delegate
Third Circuit Conference, 1987
ASSOCIATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia
Former Settlement Master and Present Judge Pro Tem, 1993 – Present
Women’s Law Project
Board of Trustees, 1999 – Present
Philadelphia Bar Association
Member, Board of Governors, 1985 – 1988, Officer positions, 1986 – 2002
Pennsylvania Association for Justice
Member, President, 1997 – 1998, Board of Directors and Officer positions, 1982 – 2001
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member, House of Delegates, 1987 – Present, Officer positions, 1986 – 2000
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member, Board of Governors and Committee Officer positions, 1988 – 1999
Trial Advocacy Foundation of Pennsylvania
Statewide Seminar Committee, 1986 – 1995
Lawyers for Consumer Rights
Board of Directors and Officer, 1988 – 1991
Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
Member, President, 1987 – 1988, Board of Directors and Officer positions, 1979 – 1987
The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Former Chair, Hearing Committee Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member
American Bar Association
Member, Prior Vice-Chair – Law & Medicine Committee
EDUCATION
Syracuse University College of Law
CONTACT ME
Carol Nelson Shepherd has been representing individuals injured by medical malpractice. She represents clients in a variety of claims against medical providers, including:
obstetric and childbirth injuries
delayed diagnosis of cancer
improperly performed surgery
other types of substandard medical care
Among the many leadership positions she has held, Shepherd was the first women president of The Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and president of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP). HAP helps with the legal needs of Philadelphia's homeless and shelters population. Shepherd frequently lectures and writes published articles on medical malpractice and trial preparation.
